Michael Daly

Dr. Michael Daly is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Maynooth University, currently on leave. He holds editorial roles at the British Journal of Health Psychology, Cogent Psychology, and Collabra Psychology. His research focuses on the intersection of social circumstances, resilience, and population mental health, particularly during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. He has held prestigious fellowships, including Fulbright and Marie Skłodowska-Curie awards, and has been recognized with the 2023 Maynooth University Advanced Research Achievement Award and inclusion on the Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers list.

His work has been funded by bodies such as the EU Commission, Economic and Social Research Council (UK), and Irish Research Council. Notable projects include investigating the psychological basis of obesity, mental health during pandemics, and socioeconomic influences on health outcomes. He has over 100 peer-reviewed publications and serves on national and international research consortia.

Dr. Daly has led research initiatives like the Behavioral Science Seminar Series and the Socioeconomic Status and Obesity study. His teaching responsibilities include modules on advanced research methods and statistical approaches in psychology. He has advised multiple research teams and contributed to policy discussions on mental health and public health interventions.

• Education: Extensive academic background in psychology and behavioral science, with postdoctoral training at Florida State University and University of Aberdeen.
• Labs/Teams: Active in the ALL Institute and Human Health Institute at Maynooth University.
• Future Work: Expanding studies on global mental health trends, obesity-related psychological burdens, and longitudinal cohort analyses.